Archive:The Grouse Grind 2009

Date

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

General Information

Come out for a dayhike to complete the Grouse Grind! Grouse Mountain is close from Vancouver and the hike will probably take 1-2 hours to complete. It will be a strenuous hike but a simple trail up to a great view of Vancouver city. If you want to go out but don't have time for an overnight trip, if you are new but keen to try the outdoors, or if you want to take on the challenge of the famous Grouse Grind...this trip is probably for you. You can find out more about the Grouse Grind at http://www.grousemountain.com/Summer/summer-activities/vancouver-bc-hiking-trails-trips/grouse-grind.asp

We will leave in the morning and probably arrive back at Vancouver in the afternoon, times can be discussed.

Location

We will meet at the Grouse Grind trail head on Grouse Mountain at 9 am.
6400 Nancy Green Way, Vancouver, British Columbia V7R 4K9, Canada

Transportation

About a 40 minute car ride or an hour and a half bus ride from UBC Vancouver. From UBC by bus: Take [17 Oak via Downtown] to Granville Street, transfer to [240 15th Street] to take until Fell Av, then take the [236 Grouse Mountain] to NB Nancy Greene FS N Grousewoods Dr.

How much does it cost?

You need money to ride down the grouse tram, and any transportation fees you might need.

What to bring

Personal items are in regular font, shared items are in italic font

Essentials

• water bottle (at least 2L, unless you know yourself)
• headlamp and batteries
• sunscreen
• sun glasses and/or goggles
• map
• compass
• backpack
• pocket knife
• whistle
• lighter and/or waterproof matches
• first aid kit

Clothing / Equipment

• hiking boots
• warm jacket (fleece or down)
• long underwear (top and bottom)
• toque / hat
• mitts / gloves
• weatherproof jacket (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
• weatherproof pants (goretex or coated nylon or softshell if weather is forecast to be sunny)
• hiking poles?
• gaiters
• warm pants (fleece or down)

Food

• Lunch and snacks x1{{#if:|
  

Climbing Gear

• Helmet}}

There are shops also available at the top of the Grouse Grind.

Sign up

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Sign up for the trip here.

Participants

1. Maki Sumitani
   
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Cars

Please indicate here if you are able to drive for this trip and how many people your car can fit.

EXAMPLE: [Driver Name] (Number of passengers)

1. [Passenger 1]
2. [Passenger 2]
3. [Passenger 3]
4. [Passenger 4]